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Wiggins went on to become both Britain's first Tour de France victor to win more Olympic medals than any other Briton, combining a track and road racing career in a way few have been able to master. You get so wrapped up in it you never quite appreciate what's going on and you're just focused on what you've got to do in the race. "Day to day he came through it and to go from that to win in such an awesome race that was so close - has left us speechless". (more...)

England's leading Test wicket-taker received two official warnings, while a further reprimand could see him removed from the attack for the remainder of the innings. Azhar was then dismissed on the last ball of the day. Yet the well-organised Aslam played with a composure belying his years. Anderson should have got the wicket of Azhar before he had completed his half century, but Joe Root spilled a two-handed catch in the second slip in the first over after break. (more...)

The under is 14-3 in Boston's last 17 road games and is 14-6 in their last 20 overall while going 14-6 in their last 20 on grass. Thanks to the rain delay, Price went just six innings, en route to his second complete game in a Red Sox uniform. (more...)

It's no easy thing to push Usain Bolt, even in an Olympic warm-up race. Usain Bolt will run for the second leg of his historic "triple-triple" on Thursday night after qualifying for the men's 200-meter final in Rio. The weightlifter was taking strychnine, best known for its use as rat poison. Bolt leaned in to finish in 19.78 to win by a scant.02 seconds. The winners tumbled into the bay as they celebrated the big win. (more...)

Stanton is expected to be sidelined at least six weeks with a strained groin. Stanton has only played 150 games once and missed out on an opportunity to have a record-setting year in 2015. "We have to find a way to get out of this because nobody is going to feel sorry for us, that's for sure". "If not, we've got to do what we've got to do". (more...)

The Frenchman is said to be more focused and concentrated than ever in what could be his final season at the club, but serious questions will have to be asked if a striker isn't brought in by 1 September. It is reported that Pep Guardiola does not see a role for the 27-year old in his team and that Wenger sees him as the best option to bolster his forward line. (more...)

The Royals start right-hander Ian Kennedy, who limited Tampa Bay to one hit in six scoreless innings in his previous start, a no-decision against the Rays. So Abreu's reunion with his 5-year-old son Dariel for just the second time since he defected from Cuba gave the Sox something to feel happy about. Turner pitched a flawless bottom of the 10th inning Wednesday. (more...)

England were bowled out for 328 runs in 76.4 overs. Pakistan's Wahab Riaz, left, celebrates taking the wicket of England's James Vince for 1, during day one of the Fourth Test match between England and Pakistan at The Oval in London . (more...)

I don't like to dwell on the past too much, but on the back of this year's Super Rugby form and the England series, this test in Sydney is Australia's best opportunity to try to show more than what they've shown so far this year. In contrast, Hansen is rebuilding following the retirement of players who have become synonymous with All Black jersey over the past decade in influential captain Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Keven Mealamu, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith. (more...)

But they did not indicate when they would likely raise rates. Following an ambiguous Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) July meeting minutes, markets have reacted by discounting the odds of a 2016 rate hike, inversely pushing the dollar to the lowest mark since mid-June. (more...)

NBC may hold the most important commercial contract in the Olympic movement, but that has not stopped the USA broadcaster coming in for a considerable amount of stick for its coverage of Rio 2016. "We have done 2701 urine samples, 191 blood samples, 296 biological passports: 3188 altogether." said Budgett. Viewers were simply watching more content than ever before on other devices, NBC said - a shift in behaviour which meant that what the network had lost in traditional viewership, it had ... (more...)

Brazilian civil police said they continue to look for the taxi driver with whom the athletes say they were riding. Lochte initially said that he and teammates Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz and Jimmy Feigen were held at gunpoint and robbed after a night of partying on the final night of Olympic swimming. (more...)

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Juventus and have some fantastic memories of a great club with players that I count as friends. "I'm sure he can make me improve and make me a better player and a better person". "I feel this. I spoke with him a few times and he gave me energy and positivity". Nevertheless, Mourinho said there is only one aim for his side ahead of the new season: To win every game. (more...)

Belgium's Gauthier Boccard put his team back in with a chance in the third quarter by producing a superb individual effort, after dribbling past three Argentina defenders and firing a shot into the bottom corner. Argentina won the Thursday match against Belgium with a score of 4 to 2. Field hockey has been included in the Olympic Games since 1908. Both Argentina and Belgium had reached the Olympic Games hockey final for the first time on Tuesday as defending champions Germany and fellow ... (more...)

For the rest of this tournament, no one will lie down for Team USA . "We do have more talent", said USA coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has been warning about overconfidence since his team's arrival in Brazil. This remains their biggest threat in medal round play. Team USA did a lot of damage at the charity stripe, going 33-of-42 from there. You know how Kevin Durant would dribble away the clock in Oklahoma City and everyone blamed Russell Westbrook, or Scott Brooks, or Billy Donovan? ... (more...)

Kingston: India dominated the second Test for four days but thanks to Roston Chase's fabulous century, West Indies managed to thwart India's five-pronged attack and salvaged a draw for his team. In contrast, premier spinner Devendra Bishoo claimed one wicket for 107 off 35 overs and will be under pressure to retain his place in the team for the remainder of the four-match series. (more...)

Since Trump essentially locked up the nomination this spring, Republican elites have pushed him to pivot to the general election and to adopt a softer, more focused style. Conway said the emphasis going forward would be on policy. "We're going to sharpen the message". Several ex-Breitbart representatives and editors warned that Bannon, who was officially brought on as the Trump campaign's CEO on Wednesday, was a combative, volatile figure who would intensify the Republican nominee's ... (more...)

Phelps also has more golds than 62 countries - including India, which has so far won nine golds in the modern Olympics and has 26 medals overall. "I'm not going four more years and I'm standing by that", Phelps said. Florence Griffith-Joyner set a world record time of 10.49 seconds in the 100m sprint at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 - a record that stands today . RIO DE JANEIRO The United States won its 1,000th Olympic gold medal on Saturday when the American women's 4x100 meter medley relay ... (more...)

It did appear to be in the Indian's kitty for a moment when she managed to get around Maria's waist and get a hold of her heels, but the latter turned it around in style as she forced Babita out of bounds to get off the mark with a single point. (more...)

Stones made his debut against Sunderland on the weekend in Guardiola's first game in charge of the club, contributing to a 2-1 win over the Black Cats which was secured by a late Paddy McNair own goal . "When he returned, he played some of the best football of his career", Buffon said. "He loves to have a big group of players and he knows that sometimes we can all be good friends and can be a great team". (more...)